Sunday, March 6, 2011

rap for an ex-Cowboy

There's a man called Crazy Harold in Sandfly G A
Got drafted by the Dallas Cowboys back in the day.
Found out he had a heart murmur, never got to play.
Yeah, those were his glory days.

If not a Cowboy, an Indian would do
With leather and feathers his shrines he would strew
Chanting the blessings that only he knew
By the light of the sun, under clear skies of blue.

*** I wrote this in church on Halloween of last year, using the stub of pencil from the attendance pad. The sermon was on "Jekyll & Hyde: Your True Identity" and, somehow, this poem came full-blown into my consciousness. I have had several dealings with Harold over the years - I hope he is well.

1 comment:

faustina said...

fb flashback from March 9, 2011:
"I am SO in need of some R&R... rockin' & rollin', rest & recreation, relaxation & release... soon!"
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Christina Grace Gibson
Come on out to Post 36 Saturday night for Karaoke. Whether you like to sing, dance or spectate, you will have a great time.
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Faustina Smith
Wish I could, but my boyfriend has other plans for me! Y'all have fun!
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Jo Coleman-Williams
The 17th is fast approaching.